Mattanu Private Game Reserve is an exceptional 4,700-hectare eco-tourism destination set 50 km northwest of Kimberley near Barkly West in South Africa's Northern Cape. Established in 1991 and opened to the public in 2006, Mattanu is unique in South Africa for hosting active breeding programmes for rare and endangered species on a single property, including Roan, Sable, Buffalo, Royal Oryx, Golden Oryx, Golden Gnu, Black Impala, Tsessebe, and Livingstone Eland. Managed by Dr Johan Kriek, a wildlife veterinarian with decades of field experience, the reserve encourages nature-lovers to participate hands-on in conservation activities such as darting, treating, and translocating wildlife. Luxury safari tents with private waterhole decks, a two-bedroom log cabin, and a thatched suite provide refined accommodation, complemented by an air-conditioned restaurant, underground wine cellar, and exceptional service in the heart of the Northern Cape bushveld.
